New research that decoded the evolution of mosquitoes’ feeding habits from DNA could shed light on the murky timeline of prehistoric human ancestors.

Mosquitoes haven’t always had a taste for human blood — partly because the tiny yet dangerous insects have been around a lot longer than humans.

A new study in Chennai highlights a natural insecticide derived from soil bacteria as a promising solution for mosquito control. Tested in water tanks, the biolarvicide Natular effectively killed ...

Mosquitoes haven’t always had a taste for human blood — partly because the tiny yet dangerous insects have been around a lot longer than humans.

Breeding sites in JJ, Cama, GT and St George hospitals have surged since 2022; dengue and malaria-carrying vectors found ...

You’re likely to notice more mosquitoes this season, and that matters because several species that carry dangerous viruses ...

Fabio Cortesi receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Lily Fogg previously received a Research Training Program scholarship from the Australian Government. The deep sea is cold, dark ...

A study reveals mosquitoes began biting humans 1.8 million years ago, highlighting evolutionary insights to combat mosquito-borne diseases.

The arrival of substantial numbers of early human ancestors (Homo erectus) in the Southeast Asian prehistoric landmass of Sundaland, approximately 1.8 million years ago, likely triggered an ...

CRISPR gene drives bias inheritance in pests, advancing population-level control while raising questions about resistance and ...